Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Educating the Mind, Body, and Soul
Pelican Express
October 20-27, 2016

School Hours:  7:25 am - 2:45 pm with a ssembly beginning at
7:45 am and c arpool ending at 3:10 pm  

A Message from Cheri Gioe:

This past weekend, I had a couple of hours of free time and decided to watch a movie I have seen dozens of times, “You’ve Got Mail.” According to Wikipedia, “You’ve Got Mail” debuted in 1998.  That is just 18 years ago but seems like yesterday.  The characters, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks are two of my favorite actors. In the movie, they meet online in a chat room and develop a very strong and special relationship.

I could not help but compare the “You’ve Got Mail” characters’ courtship to that of our relationship with God.  We can’t see him, but we talk with him.  We can’t see him, but we take his advice.  We can’t see him, but we love him.  Sometimes in our relationship with God, we question him.  Sometimes in our relationship with God, we get angry with him.  Sometimes in our relationship with God, we feel abandoned.  But, just like characters in “You’ve Got Mail” we always go back to the “chat room” and seek God’s guidance.  

Many people have to continually remind themselves that God is there for them.  May I challenge you this week, to visit a “chat room” with God.  He is there and wants to develop a strong and special relationship with each one of you!

In Christ,

Cheri Gioe

P.S.  I'd like to apologize as I failed to give credit to the University of Michigan's Symbolism Project in the October 6th newsletter article I wrote about hands.  In addition, while the goals associated with elementary athletics are universal, the list of things athletes learn from sports that was shared in the Sept. 29 newsletter was taken from Notre Dame's Play Like a Champion Program. 
Important Dates for October
October 21 - K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School for K-5) / Spirit Shirt with uniform bottom for 6-8

October 24 - 6-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School for 6-8) / Spirit Shirt with uniform bottom for K-5

October 24-28 Red Ribbon Week

October 28 - Monster Mash Fall Walk

October 31 - Family Night 

November 1 - Saints & Souls Mass
Upcoming Events 
St. Joseph's Academy Open House - October 20 (4:30-7:00)

Lee Magnet HS Open House - November 3 (9:00-11:00am)
Catholic High School  Information Night - October 23
Catholic High School Open House - November 10

Young men in the 8th grade and their parents are invited to attend an Information Night at Catholic High School on October 23 from 7:00-9:00pm in the CHS gym.

Young men in grades 6-8 and their parents are invited to the Open House at Catholic High School on November 10 .  Tours begin at 5:00pm.

For additional information regarding these events or the admissions process, please visit the CHS website at www.catholichigh.org or click here for more information.
St. Michael Open House - October 27

St. Michael High School will be hosting their Open House on Thursday, October 27th for 6th, 7th & 8th grade students and parents.  We invite students at Most Blessed Sacrament to visit at 5:30pm.  If this time is not convenient for your family, feel free to join us anytime between 4:30pm-7:00pm. 

For additional information, please call 225-753-9782 or visit the school’s website at www.smhsbr.org.  We hope to see you at St. Michael on the 27th!   
Baton Rouge Magnet High School Open House- November 3  

Who:  Current 8th graders and parents
What: Prospective Student Open House and Student Talent Showcase
Where: BRHS 2825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
When:  Thursday, November 3 from 8:00am - 9:30am
Saints and Souls Mass - November 1

Click here for more information on Mass and the Book of Life.
Club Information
Beta Club

Congratulations to our newly inducted Beta Club members for 2016-2017:

8th Grade:
Isabelle Broussard,  Lillian Devillier,  Isabel Duplantis,  Morgyn Gauthier,  Rebecca Quebedeaux.  Emma Reine

7th Grade:
Caroline Adolph,  Meredith Brassard,  Madeleine Davis,  Mason Dolan,  Ross Fuselier,  Trey McCann,  Julia Miller,  Carter Mims,  Ashlyn Neucere,  Chase Neucere,  Jackson Robb,  Alexandra Rossi,  Crena Saucier,  Grant Sterken, Amelia Southard,  Riley-Reed Talley
Important Reminders
Cafeteria 

Click here the October Menu.

Click here pay your fees online.
News
Time and Talent Card

P lease remember to turn in your pink Time and Talent Card when you have reached 30 hours.  Time and Talent hours are required and reviewed prior to re-registration each year.  More information can be found on Page 3 in the Parent/Teacher Handbook under Parent’s Commitment to Church and School.

The deadline to have hours turned in is March 1, 2017 . 
Red Ribbon Week

Click here for a parent letter. Reminder: Wear Red Day, Wednesday, October 26.
Home & School Dues

Click here more information.
Child Protection

Click here for a circular from the Office of Child Protection.
Drama Kids

Enrollment for Drama Kids is still being accepted.

Classes are scheduled each Thursday from 3:15pm - 4:15pm .  For the ease of parents, an acting coach will meet your child at dismissal and take them to class. Students can be picked up by 4:15 or we will bring your child to after care for you.

Please call us at 225-210-7044 at our studio, LA Arts, if you have questions, or go online to the site below. We provide programming for K-5, so please take advantage of this program for your children at MBS this year! Enrollment is easy: Go to www.dramakids.com/la1 to register today!
Living Rosary